Grab your friends and join a community of stewards that help to restore critical habitat at five special sites along the Chicago and Calumet Rivers. This program is a joint partnership between Friends of the Chicago River, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Audubon Chicago Region, and the Forest … [Read more...] about Volunteer with Friends of the Chicago River
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Free First Friday Gallery events in Chicago
Generally the art community in Chicago has first Friday of the month events at various art hubs throughout the city. This month it's on the second Friday due to the holiday. When: January 8, 2016 Winter Group Show,Exhibition and Opening Reception — 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Vale Craft … [Read more...] about Free First Friday Gallery events in Chicago
Lakeshore East Chicago Happy Hour
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Lakeshore East Chicago Happy Hour. Due to Covid many Happy Hours were canceled. Now many are coming back. I'll mark all the ones that have returned as Confirmed. Thanks! Cheers! I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive. A great way to get a cheap meal and … [Read more...] about Lakeshore East Chicago Happy Hour
Explore Chicago Collections goes live
Explore Chicago Collections is an online portal created in conjunction with the first Chicago Collections Consortium exhibit at the Harold Washington Library Center. The Explore Chicago Collections online portal is a collaborative source of information about the history and culture of … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago Collections goes live
Free Lyric Opera Chicago tour and mini-performance
Free Lyric Opera Chicago tour and mini-performance The art-deco splendors and onstage workings of the Civic Opera House will be accessible to visitors during Open House Chicago, Chicago Architecture Foundation's annual all-city event. When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2016, 5 - 7:30pm Where: Lyric … [Read more...] about Free Lyric Opera Chicago tour and mini-performance
Free flamenco and jazz music at the Knickerbocker
Head over to the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel after work for free flamenco and jazz music. Where: 163 E Walton Pl, (312) 751-8100 at the Martini Bar on the Lobby Level When: Flamingo Music: Thursday nights 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Jazz Music: Friday. Chad Wiletts 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Chad Willetts … [Read more...] about Free flamenco and jazz music at the Knickerbocker
Goldstar discount theater tickets
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Goldstar discount theater tickets. Chicago on the Cheap provides a daily listing of discount theater tickets and one of the main services we use is Goldstar. If you aren't familiar with it here's how it works: How does Goldstar work? Goldstar sells as many different dates and offers as made … [Read more...] about Goldstar discount theater tickets
Free beauty classes at Sephora
In addition to having decent prices on some products Sephora also offers free makeup and beauty classes. There are three locations downtown. Here are the upcoming classes for both. Classes book quickly so register asap. Where: 520 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 129, (312) 494-9598. When: Tue, … [Read more...] about Free beauty classes at Sephora
Bridgeport Art Center: 3rd Friday open studios
Every third Friday of the month, from 6:00-10:00pm, resident artists of the Bridgeport Art Center Collective meet with building visitors to discuss their artistic process in an intimate setting. Where: 1200 W. 35th Street, LL,1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Floors, 773-247-3000 Admission is free and doors … [Read more...] about Bridgeport Art Center: 3rd Friday open studios
Guide to Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago
Guide to Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago. The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of only three free zoo's in the US. Here's a guide to get the most out of your visit: Where: 2001 N Clark St, (312) 742-2000 When: Always free. Open year round. Gates open: M-F 7AM-6PM and Sat-Sun, Holidays … [Read more...] about Guide to Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago
How to get a free tree from the City of Chicago
How to get a free tree from the City of Chicago. Chicago property owners who want a new tree planted on their parkways should call the City of Chicago to register for this free city service. Trees soften the edges of life in a large urban setting. They add beauty to the environment, help … [Read more...] about How to get a free tree from the City of Chicago
Massage discount at The New School for Massage
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Massage discount at The New School for Massage. Where: 747 N. LaSalle, Suite 300, 312-854-2834. The New School for Massage is affiliated with the River North Massage Therapy Center, and its students perform massages at a discount as they learn. A 55-minute student massage is $40. New … [Read more...] about Massage discount at The New School for Massage
Hours of free fun with Chicago Park District Mindmixer
One of my neighbors sent me the following link to the Chicago Park District's forum called Mindmixer. It looks like the CPD is trying to get it's constituents to give their views and ideas for the CPD. Pretty democratic. Officially this is their stated mission: We believe good, informed ideas … [Read more...] about Hours of free fun with Chicago Park District Mindmixer
Free classes at Athleta 101 E. Oak
Athleta will be hosting free yoga classes every Saturday in April. When: Every Saturday in July (except July 4) L2 (Lucy and Liz) Yoga 8:30AM-9:30AM Where: 101 E Oak St, 312-640-0223 Complimentary yoga class. All levels welcome. Bring your own mats. Other free fitness and yoga … [Read more...] about Free classes at Athleta 101 E. Oak
Chicago restaurants where kids eat free
This is a post that keeps changing, because we keep discovering new deals. If you're looking for some inexpensive family togetherness, check out these restaurants where kids eat FREE. Please check that the offer still applies as these can change at anytime. Here's a list of some (of course, not all) … [Read more...] about Chicago restaurants where kids eat free
